Grave Goods - Couverture souple

Franklin, Ariana

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0425232336 ISBN 13 : 9780425232330

Editeur : Berkley, 2010

Synopsis

Unusual book

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

The twelfth-century monks of Glastonbury have discovered two strange skeletons buried in their graveyard - one is tall, like that of a warrior, the other small with long blonde hair. Since Glastonbury is the site of Avalon, are these the remains of King Arthur and Guinevere? The monks hope so. Fire has just destroyed their abbey and they badly need relics that will bring back the pilgrims who are their source of revenue.

King Henry II, too, needs evidence that the legendary Arthur is dead in order to stop his belligerent Welsh subjects believing that their Once and Future King will return to lead them against him.

But he must be sure. So, calling on his Mistress of the Art of Death, the anatomist Adelia Aguilar, he sends her to examine the bones. Somebody, however, doesn't want the skeletons identified - and is prepared to kill in order to prevent it ...

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The "richly detailed, almost indecently thrilling" (New York Times) follow up to The Serpent's Tale

When a fire at Glastonbury Abbey reveals two skeletons, rumor has it they may belong to King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. King Henry II hopes so, for it would help him put down a rebellion in Wales, where the legend of Celtic savior Arthur is strong. To make certain, he sends Adelia Aguilar, his Mistress of the Art of Death, to Glastonbury to examine the skeletons.

At the same time, the investigation into the abbey fire will be overseen by the Bishop of St. Albans, father of Adelia's daughter. Trouble is, someone at Glastonbury doesn't want either mystery solved, and is prepared to kill to prevent it...

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Berkley
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0425232336
• ISBN 13: 9780425232330
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 368